ATI RN
ATI Leadership Level 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Newly onset restlessness in a client with pneumonia may indicate a critical change, such as hypoxia, requiring immediate assessment.
Question 2 of 5
a nurse is preparing to complete an incident report regarding a medication error which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Including the error time and medication details ensures accurate reporting. Personal copies are unnecessary, reports don't go in medical records , and provider orders (E) aren't required.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing an educational program for staff members 2 a new intravenous pump. Identify the sequence of actions the nurse should take when developing the program.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: The sequence is: determine skills , develop objectives , identify resources , and review evaluations to ensure effective program development.
Question 4 of 5
A hospice nurse is caring for a client who has terminal illness and reports severe pain. After the nurse administers the prescribed opioid and benzodiazepine, the client becomes somnolent and difficult to arouse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Withholding the benzodiazepine reduces sedation while maintaining pain relief with the opioid. Continuing both worsens somnolence, NSAIDs are inadequate for severe pain, and withholding the opioid compromises pain control.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted and diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. The client tells the nurse she has decided to go home. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An AMA form documents the client's informed decision to leave, respecting their autonomy.